My 1988 BMW E28 528i - Build

[lordicon232]

Hi,

I recently bought a 1988 BMW E28 528i ... The car needs allot of TLC so i thought I would do a build thread.

When I bought the car there was allot of problems with it.

1. break master cylinder was leaking out power steering liquid.
2. The handbrake lever is broken and not working.
3. The driver side lock is not working and as such cant lock the car.
4. Car has not been serviced in a while.
5. Clutch hydraulics is problematic as Clutch is low to the floor.
6. The paint on the car is badly warn seems like it has been standing in the sun allot.
7. The inside of the car is really dirty.
8. Only the speedometer is working on the instrument cluster.
9. There are a few cosmetic issues with the car.
10. Dashboard is badly cracked.

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So I picked up the car and drove it straight to a mechanic. This is a list of repairs:

1. Master brake cylinder.
2. Replaced gearbox mounts as one was torn and the other was missing!
3. Fixed steering rack as it was loose.
4. Fixed driver door lock.
5. Serviced the car.
6. Skimmed the brakes and installed new pads.

10k later I got the car back.

 

[ChefDJ]

Welcome to the forum. That can be a stunning car :thumbs:

Good on you for reviving her. I must say, for 10k you got a lot done. My E39 can't get much done for 10k :fencelook:

Nice intro thread :thumbs:

 

[Nikhil]

welcome:=): nice intro:thumbs:

 

[lordicon232]

First thing is first new wheels and mags: :rollsmile: (17" scorpion with stretched tires)








I will fix the ride hight soon.

Managed to find some BMW stickers for my mags, I think it looks much better:









I also bought a slave clutch cylinder so I can replace it over the weekend.

I ordered new suspension, that should arrive tomorrow. Will post pictures when they arrive.

Inner Tierods a set of 2
Outer tierods a set of 2
2 x Stabiliser link
2 x Upper ball joint arm
2 x Lower ball joint arm
Center rod

My neighbour has some ibach springs that should fit my car that I want to buy from him. This should fix the ride hight.

I also need to take the instrument cluster out over the weekend so I can have it repaired.

I bought a new dashboard that only has 2 cracks as mine has 20. It is from a E12 with the upgraded E28 interior. I hope this will fit???

Any advice/comments will be appreciated as I don't actually know all that much about these cars.

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welcome:=): nice intro:thumbs:

Thanks, much appreciated!

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Welcome to the forum. That can be a stunning car :thumbs:

Good on you for reviving her. I must say, for 10k you got a lot done. My E39 can't get much done for 10k :fencelook:

Nice intro thread :thumbs:

I must say if it was not for the master brake cylinder it would not have been this mush that alone was R4500!

 

[ChefDJ]

All this within how much time? :fencelook:

 

[lordicon232]

Been about 3 weeks since i bought the car.

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[lordicon232]

Quick update, I was sick as a dog over the weekend with a stomach bug so was not able to work on the car.

The new front suspension part have arrived!





I have a friend who is a BMW mechanic that can assist me with installation on the 28th.

I'm currently looking for new steering wheel, was going to buy a Nardi but the shipping and customs cost is over 200 euro!! I have also not been able to locate any local dealers.

I also need a hand brake lever as mine is broken, no luck yet.

Might have to buy a momo drift and just cover it in leather for now.

I will take out the instrument cluster tonight so I can send it in for repair.

 

[lordicon232]

Does anyone know how to make this thread visible to people who are not registered?

 

[lordicon232]

Some small updates.

Finally found a handbrake today and installed it :joy:





Removed the crappy diamond CD player and the stupid tweeter that was glued to the top of the dash with prestic... :yuck:



Removed the instrument cluster so I could clean it:





Drove around town with this idiotic smile on my face. :rollsmile:

Took her for a wash and a vacuum.



Applied leather care to the seats, looks much better now.

 

[lordicon232]

So installed all the new suspension bits over the weekend: :joy:
















Only to realize that the parts place gave me 2 x right lower controle arms: :argh:



So i should get the replacement parts tomorrow and then install on Thursday.

I ordered new brake lines and looking for sensors.

I did replace the slave clutch cylinder and bled it, the clutch is now stiffer but still low so I have also ordered a master cylinder.

I'm very sad that I cant drive the car this week.

 

[Nikhil]

Great progress :thumbs:

 

[lordicon232]

Some small updates:

Managed to replace the controle arm :joy:
Got the wheel alignment sorted now:



Installed a new gear lever:



Installed master clutch cylinder so the clutch is now 100% :rollsmile:

Tried to fix the instrument cluster myself by replacing the batteries, but it didnt work.


Replacement dashboard has arrived, need to take it in so they can fix the cracks.



Took the car to get the upholstery redone!! :thumbs: Should get the car back early next week, Can't wait!!!

 

[Nikhil]

ah I knew I saw this car at Supaquick Kyalami :thumbs:

 

[lordicon232]

ah I knew I saw this car at Supaquick Kyalami :thumbs:

That would be the one.

 

[Redline]

Looking good that is real man's car you got there, good on you for bringing her back to glory:bravo:

 

[Prev]

Great progress so far in reviving this car. Well done :bravo: she is a good hands.


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[TOOFAST MP]

Nice car 5'S and 7'S are Boss old and new,

 

[lordicon232]

More updates, found a HUB for the steering wheel tat fits. Bought a Alpine head unit. Baught some cup holders and a BMW license disk holder.

The new door handles also arrived this morning.

Went to upholstery guys this morning and ripped out all the old speaker cabling and installed new cabling so they can hide them under the new carpet.

 

[Derrick125]

Well done - you're not faffing around evidently.

 

[ver328i]

Doing a great job man...keep the updates coming:thumbs: